novelraw Chapter 290 He has been investigating some secret matters over the years
Chapter 290 He has been investigating some secret matters over the years
Delphine’s heart was stirred. Ignatius Leclair was growing more aggressive with every step. If she didn’t take advantage of the situation to leave now, she might never find a legitimate reason to do so again. The only concern was Griffith Squire. Back then in the Golden Triangle, he treated her and Leah like infants, controlling them relentlessly. That man’s possessiveness was overwhelming. If Griffith went from pretending to truly making his move, Delphine’s expression darkened—would she have to escape for a second time?
"Leah, let me think about it," Delphine said hoarsely, her voice low.
"Fine, think all you want. But regardless, keep out of your mother’s affairs. Frankly, I’d rather you were more selfish and cold-hearted. Stop suffering for people who don’t deserve it." Leah snorted and muttered, "She wasn’t particularly kind to you, neither was Ignatius Leclair. All it was—your youth, and a fleeting moment of warmth. And now you’re holding onto it? I’ve never seen anyone more foolish than you."
Mid-conversation, a servant knocked on the door and softly informed them, "Miss, it’s a call from Mr. Squire."
Leah rose and turned on the speakerphone. Griffith Squire’s deep, raspy voice carried through, calm yet possessively grounding. "Leah, head to the Leclair mansion. Stone Leclair’s issues might end up involving little Delphine."
Leah burst into laughter and lazily replied, "She’s not your ’little Delphine.’ Why are you in such a rush? Go yourself!"
She glanced at Delphine as she spoke.
Griffith gave a dangerous "Hmm" and unhurriedly said, "If not for your help in her escape back then, she would already be ’my little Delphine’ by now. Leah Squire, are you sure you want to settle this debt with me, here and now?"
Leah suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Waving her hand, she said, "I understand. When will you return to the South Seas?"
"In a few days, once things are clarified here," Griffith replied before hanging up.
"I think my earlier suggestion is brilliant—why don’t you marry my brother? He’s not getting any younger and still can’t find a wife," Leah teased after ending the call, laughing so hard she clutched her stomach in pain.
Delphine glared at her fiercely. Yet, as she rubbed Leah’s stomach, she asked, "Why isn’t your brother in the South Seas?"
"He’s at the border investigating something. Seems to be connected to our parents," Leah replied, her laughter fading and her expression turning desolate. Softly, she continued, "Griffith never tells me anything, but I know—our parents are no longer alive. For years, he’s been looking into some deeply buried secrets."
Delphine reached out, clasping Leah’s hand.
"Enough about that. Griffith doesn’t want me discussing it." Leah smiled faintly, reverting to her spoiled demeanor. Pinching Delphine’s pale face, she said, "Come on, I’ll have the servants brew some nourishing medicine for you. Eat well, recharge, and prepare for the fight ahead. Life in the South Seas is so dreadfully dull, I can hardly wait."
Delphine smiled in response, her eyes glistening and bright as she softly said, "Leah, you’re wonderful."
Leah, caught in Delphine’s clear and deer-like gaze, felt her heart growing unbearably soft. Grumbling, she said, "Hmph, now you see I’m better than those lousy men, don’t you?"
Leah’s antics gradually dissipated Delphine’s pent-up gloom.
After dinner, dramatic news erupted from the South Seas Evening Post. Stone Leclair’s secretary publicly refuted the previously circulated accusations against him, calling them false. Interestingly, the earlier scandals hadn’t explicitly named Stone. This time, in the rebuttal, the secretary shared public opinion polls from the South Seas, tactfully handled.
While outsiders only watched the drama unfold, insiders maliciously speculated how Stone Leclair would manage the scandal.
The Leclair Family’s position was one everyone envied. Should the colossal entity ever collapse completely, who knows how many would stand to benefit?
Soon, Stone Leclair issued invitations for Mrs. Gu’s birthday celebration, also revealing they had been married for years, merely keeping a low profile.
When the news broke, the South Seas elite circles were swept up as if by a hurricane of unprecedented magnitude.